The School of Physical Sciences at UCAS developed from the Physics Teaching Section at GUCAS. In March 1978, in an effort to provide consistent and high-quality lectures for research students of various Beijing-based CAS research institutes, the establishment of a strong body of full-time faculty members was deemed necessary; it had also made the process of inviting well-known Chinese and foreign scholars to teach as guest lecturers smoother. The Physics Teaching Section of GUCAS began to take shape rapidly, and by 1979 it had built a full-time faculty with over 20 professors. 

      In 1979, the Physics Teaching Section invited Prof. Lee Tsung-Dao to teach two lecture courses: particle physics and statistical mechanics. These lecture series had a profound influence, attracted many well-known Chinese scientists and lecturers from top universities as well as graduate students to register. Around the same time, the department also invited Prof. Peng Huanwu to teach a course on Theoretical Physics, Prof. Huang Kun and others to teach Solid State Physics, and Prof. Yang Chen-Ning to teach Field Theory. These eminent scientists laid a solid foundation for the training of excellent physicists. 

      Since its inception, much care and devotion has been given to the Physics Teaching Section by the older generation of scientists: for example, our former vice dean, Prof. Yan Jici, despite advancing years, frequently participated in research and teaching meetings; Prof. Zhu Hongyuan and Prof. Ma Dayou also acted as consultants. Each of them, in the midst of their busy schedules, took time to give much valuable advice and guidance to the fledgling team.

      In 1985, GUCAS underwent organizational changes. On top of teaching and research, the Physics Teaching Section became responsible for the administration and management of all CAS’s graduate students in physics, hence the name was changed to the Physics Teaching Division.

      In 1995, the handbook “Graduate Student Curriculum Design and Contents” was published. It provided a detailed illustration of the Graduate School’s curriculum and standard of teaching in China; among the courses listed, physics courses from GUCAS had consistently reached top national rankings. The Physics Teaching Division continued to strive to attract the best students and raise the quality of training. In 2006, the ever-expanding Physics Teaching Division was renamed again to become the School of Physical Sciences.

     With the “fusion of scientific research and teaching” becoming the guiding strategy for CAS in 2013, the organizational structure of UCAS also changed accordingly. In January 2015, the “fused” School of Physical Sciences was re-structured and undertaken by Beijing based CAS Physics Institutes, namely by the Institute of Physics (IOP), the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP), the Institute of Theoretical Physics (ITP), the Institute of Semiconductors (SEMI) and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA). The school is also supported by several other relevant institutes outside of Beijing, such as the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) in Lanzhou, the Institute of Applied Physics (SINAP) in Shanghai, and the Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) in Shanghai.

     We welcome cooperation on education and science worldwide.

The School of Physical Sciences offers a number of academic or professional PhD degrees in physics related disciplines. The PhD degrees provide students with advanced training in preparation for careers in science and engineering. Degrees are available in the following subjects:
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Engineering Thermophysics
  • Power Engineering
  • Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology Engineering
Masters Program
 
The School of Physical Sciences offers a number of academic or professional master degrees in physics related disciplines. The master degrees provide students with advanced training in preparation for careers in science and engineering. Degrees are available in the following subjects:
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Engineering Thermophysics
  • Power Engineering
  • Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Technology Engineering
Contact Information
 
Contacts: Ms. Hao, Wenyu
Phone: 86-10-69671600
Fax: 86-10-69671664
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Address: School of Physical Sciences, No.380, Huaibei, Huairou, Beijing 101408, China

 

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        Hu, Jinxu  (Only in Chinese)

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Office: Room 422, Research Building, School of Physical Sciences, UCAS

Address:  No.19(A) Yuquan Road, Shijingshan, Beijing 100049, P. R. China

To meet the needs of the CAS Knowledge Innovation Program and the development of the School of Physical Sciences, qualified talent scientists from home and abroad are sincerely welcomed to join us.
Faculty Position Openings
 
1. Research fields for the opening positions:
  • Physics: Theoretical Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Acoustics, Plasma Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Optical Physics
  • Nuclear Physics and Technology: ENuclear Technology and Application, Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials, Nuclear Science and Engineering
2. Experimental High Energy Physics Associate Professor:
  • Job description:
  • The School of Physical Sciences at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China, invites applications for a faculty position at the Associate Professor level in High Energy Physics.

    The UCAS HEP group is engaged in experimental particle physics research as part of the Beijing Electron Spectrometer (BESIII) collaboration. The BESIII experiment, at the Beijing Electron-Positron Collider (BEPC), focuses on charm physics, charmonium decays, light hadron spectroscopy, tau and QCD physics; the UCAS group is involved in physics analysis, hardware and software development. The UCAS HEP group also plans to carry out research on CP violation and mixing for neutral D decays at the future super flavor factory.

    The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a vigorous research program within the HEP group, and to assume teaching responsibilities within the School of Physical Sciences of two 40-hour lecture courses each year.

    This is a permanent position, subject to review after 3 years. Annual salary will start in the range 70,000 to 100,000 RMB, depending on experience. International candidates may also be eligible to apply for a Chinese Academy of Sciences Young International Scientists Fellowship of up to 250,000 RMB plus round-trip international air fare per year (up to two years).

    Candidates with a Ph.D. and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience in particle physics are invited to apply by sending their C.V., with a brief research summary, list of publications and statement of research plans to Prof. Yangheng Zheng at the address in the "Contact Us" page. Email is preferred. Applicants should also arrange for 2-3 letters of reference to be sent to the same address.
3. Postdoctoral Position in Experimental High Energy Physics:

The UCAS HEP group is engaged in experimental particle physics research as part of the Beijing Electron Spectrometer (BESIII) collaboration. The BESIII experiment, at the Beijing Electron-Positron Collider (BEPC), focuses on charm physics, charmonium decays, light hadron spectroscopy, tau and QCD physics; the UCAS group is involved in physics analysis, hardware and software development. The UCAS HEP group also plans to carry out research on CP violation and mixing for neutral D decays at the future super flavor factory.

The initial appointment for this position is for 2 years. Annual salary is in the range 70,000 to 90,000 RMB, depending on experience. On-campus housing is available for up to 2 years on request at negligible cost. International candidates may also be eligible to apply for a Chinese Academy of Sciences Young International Scientists Fellowship of up to 150,000 RMB per year, plus round-trip international air fare.

Candidates with a Ph.D. in particle physics, nuclear physics or a related discipline are invited to apply by sending their C.V., with a brief research summary and list of publications, to Prof. Yangheng Zheng at the address in the "Contact Us" page. Email is preferred. Applicants should also arrange for 2-3 letters of reference to be sent to the same address.

  • Job description: 
    The School of Physical Sciences at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, China, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in High Energy Physics.
Application Materials:
 
  • CV, scans of qualification certificates, incl. degree, employment and award documents;
  • Track record statements including the list of patents granted & published theses;
  • Five representative theses which can reflect the applicant’s academic level;
  • proposal for future research and related demand;
  • Three reference letters from famous experts in the relevant fields
Contact Information:
 
Please email the softcopy of all application materials to the following contact and specify your name, the research center or lab you are applying for.
  • Contacts:
 Ms. Hu Jinxu
  • Address:

School of Physical Sciences, UCAS,

Room 422, Research Building, No.19(A) Yuquan Road, Shijingshan, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
  • Phone:
 86-10-88256404
  • E-mail:
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